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Vegetables
•March 2, 2021•

RAISED GARDEN BEDS

Raised bed gardening involves growing plants in planting beds that are raised up higher than the surrounding ground.  They can be as humble or creative as you like – anything from enclosures or frames made of wood, stone, bales of hay, or even repurposed material like old dressers.  Just beware of using treated wood, like...
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•December 11, 2018•

SWISS CHARD BRIGHT LIGHTS – ORNAMENTAL AND NUTRITIOUS TOO

Swiss chard is commonly called spinach in local garden jargon and continues to be the most planted home grown vegetable in South Africa. The ‘Bright Lights’ or ‘Rainbow’ selection of chards are both highly ornamental and can also be eaten as cooked vegetables or used as fresh salad leaves. The thick fleshy stems are brightly...
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•March 7, 2016•

EARTHWORMS & YOUR VEGGIE GARDEN

There are many things you can do to and for your home veggie patch to make it easier to maintain. Such things include a sprinkler system for watering and mulches for weed prevention. However, there is one creature that you and your garden should not be without for such maintenance….the lowly earthworm. Earthworms provide a plethora...
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•February 23, 2016•

GROWING ORNAMENTAL KALE

Ornamental kale, known for its colourful leaves, ranging from white to pink to purple, is the perfect cool season annual to add colour and interest to the autumn and winter garden.  March is a great time to start planting out seedlings in the garden.  Remember, their colorful pigmentation doesn’t develop until after frost or prolonged cold weather.  These plants look especially...
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